Sinhalese astrologic monthly calendar, A.D. 1800
- Collection:
- Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
- Publication:
- Bethesda, MD : U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health, Health & Human Services, [2010]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Still image
- Subject(s):
- Medicine, Traditional Astrology Manuscripts, Medical Sri Lanka
- Genre(s):
- Pictorial Works
- Abstract:
- Image of small box which contains a Sinhalese palm-leaf manuscript calendar (ca. 1800) from NLM's MS S1 section. Pasted inside the box is a typewritten note describing its contents and identifying the donor, Dr. Casey Wood (1856-1942) of Chicago, a prominant Canadian ophthalmologist and collector. Dr. Wood's introductory text gives a snapshot of activities and remedies best applied under a favorable horoscope.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Related Title(s):
- Hidden treasure
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (1 image)
- NLM Unique ID:
- 101595210 (See catalog record)
- NLM Image ID:
- A033253
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101595210